Gracie, stand still.

Nat, run alongside where I can see you plainer.

Keziah, you and the doctor stay where you be.

I want you to witness this." "Cap'n," protested Dr.Parker, "if I were you I wouldn't--" "Belay! Silence there, for'ard! Nat, you're my boy, ain't you?
You set some store by the old man, hey ?" "I--I guess I do, dad." "Yes, I guess you do, too.

You've been a pretty good boy; stubborn and pig-headed sometimes, but, take you by and large, pretty good.